Friday, December 28, 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

So close

Finals are almost done then I get to collapse but not until after this work weekend :(
Work Stooof, check it.
 Theeerrrrreeeee Greeeeeeeeaaaaaat!
The eyes always seem to make these look complete

Monday, December 10, 2012

Venus

Better color version of this piece. Enjoy :)

Finals week, Venus

Usually by now I'm pulling my hair out because of finals. To be honest this time around I'm not gonna let it get to me. "Whatever happens, happens" and when I say that I don't mean I'm not trying it's just I will do my best and that's all I will ask of myself. I hope that  for anyone who is visiting and has finals to take care of as well that things are going smoothly at least. This piece below was made for class, the assignment was to chose an art piece or art period and make an art piece inspired by whatever you chose. I chose to base mine off of a painting called The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli. Every art history class I take this painting shows up and its always been a favorite.
Birth of Venus

Work

Lately at work I decided to print pictures of things I would like to draw if I had the time. So far its been really working in my favor its been really great learning to draw animals that I've never tried to draw. Alot of people like the animals I've been painting and its been drawing (HAHA ACCIDENTAL PUN) in alot of attention and friendly smiles. Past two times I've worked people having been saying it made there days which feels really great. I have to say I love my job as you can most likely see. Hope all is well for everyone if they have finals!
  Wolf
Lion (real real happy with how this one came out)

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Prefabrication

Thanks to those who have been watching the progress of this. It's really important that during finals you take a break and make something that has no purpose, no predetermined graded effort, something that comes from the heart. Bleed out every once in awhile and "let everything go to hell."

Prefabrication, Acrylic Inks and Pencil

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Busy Busy

Been awhile since I updated. Started a new job testing a paint program on Windows 8 plus its finals week so I am poooooped....Anyways in a week ill have a good amount of time off of school (YESSSS) and I'll be posting much more. For now though heres a pic of a rhino I made at work. Hope everyone's Wednesday was great :D


Sunday, November 25, 2012

Moleskins

It's become apparent that I have to paint, draw, sketch, doodle, whatever. I don't say much but I definitely let my hands do the talking. Enjoy ^_^













Nao of Brown

Sadly/Happily I finished this book today. The ending was beautiful. One quote that really stuck with me and even brought a few tears out.

"For the first time ever, I knew something that I had absolutely no doubt about. I knew right from that cold, clear moment, that that truth would never change. I am my hell, it comes from me, it's my responsibility and it's my fault.

But that's fine."

whatever you're doing forget it and go get this book.
http://www.naobrown.com/news/


Thursday, November 22, 2012

Gobble!

Happy turkey day! I'm thankful for my friends and family, especially those who know I cant go home and have made sure that this day was still great . Im thankful that my father is feeling better and I wish I could be out there spending time with my relatives. I am also thankful for the ability to make and share art with everyone that is interested!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! and be thankful for what you have!

Nick

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Kaneda!

You gotta draw what inspires you. Very happy with how this turned out. Who doesn't love this movie!?

Pencil & Acrylic Inks

Red & Green

One thing I've learned is that when I draw, things that trouble me tend to come out in my drawings. I realized I had a Christmas color scheme going on, I recently found out I cant go home for Christmas because I'm starting a job. This will be my first Christmas not at home, which really sucks but I gotta keep my head up.  You gotta keep your dreams and follow through with them.



Sunday, November 18, 2012

Anubis page #6

I realized that after posting page #5 that I forgot to post up page #6 on here! Apologies, some of you probably have seen this posted on space face (or facebook...) but here it is!  I knew what I wanted for page 5 but 6 was a mystery basically haha.
Anubis's arrival, page #6

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Anubis pg #5

Page noooomba 5, so now I have pages 1-6 done. Not sure if I want to move forward with the story writing and text placement or just continue doodling out the pages. After page 6 I have big plans for the final revealing of Anubis, not sure which page, but this is when the story starts to unravel. Gonna be a slower release in the coming weeks until I get a break from school plus im Starting a job soon that is gonna keep me busy. Regardless though art must live on!

Tried out the acrylic inks on this one for the big spots of black, also spilled some on the sides from another project >_o

Friday, November 16, 2012

2am

Is when I started this, had to call it a night at 3pm. Luckily though I had a nice little morning wake-up to this rainy day with this beauty. Not sure what is up with the dot lately in my work, Maybe its a sign that things are coming to a full circle. Who knows :)

She
 Moleskin sketchbook
Acryllic Inks and Pencil

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Gotta love a new story

My copy of The Nao of Brown just came in today! Really excited to read it, nothing like a new graphic novel to read! Every page of this book was colored with watercolors, plus the story is supposed to be amazing. Recommended by one of my favorite artists Ashley Wood. I also got Rift by James Jean, another favorite artist of mine (actually these two are my favorite artists).

http://www.naobrown.com/news/
http://ashleybambaland.blogspot.com/
http://www.jamesjean.com/work/

Hope you all had an awesome Wednesday!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Cold Night

Whooo! Gettin cold out there, feels like home in Michigan O_O.
Progress work, not done yet but gettin there

Wolf Ghost

I love acrylic inks! All the vibrance of acrylics with half the mess! :)

I've never had a moleskin sketchbook, I see now what the fuss is all about.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Bengal Moleskin

I love this creature. Alot of fun to paint too, its almost as if the orange and the black are meant to be. My favorite part of this whole painting was painting the stripes, as soon as the black ink hit the orange I knew this was gonna look great! Hope you all had a great Sunday!


Monday, November 5, 2012

Anubis page #4

Page #4 of Anubis, having alot of fun seeing this comic come to life.

Friday, November 2, 2012

ANNUUUUUBBBIIIISSSS

Coming Soon! Anubis
Page #3 Pencils and Inks 

Ok now I can go to bed >_o

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Painting

Painting from a couple of Saturdays ago.

"Always Watching"

Death has always been constant theme in my work, the afterlife fascinates me.

If you would ever like to purchase any of my artwork me hit me up at,

nicholashatswelldesigns@gmail.com

Always Watching  35$+(shipping)
20inx16in
Acrylic, Acrylic Marker, Gouache

Upcoming Comic!

A few days ago, amidst my boredom, I decided to write a comic. Completely by accident, I story boarded a short story in my sketchbook about Anubis set in the near future. Probably will be about 10-12 pages but its exciting, story writing is fun.  Heres a preview of page 1 & 2.

Anubis Page 1 Rough Lines
Anubis Page 1 Inked
Anubis Page 2 Inked

Marker Drawings

I was working on some new marker drawings, mainly a study in red and yellow, but I forgot I hadn't posted some old ones from a month ago so here they are. 
 Red, Yellow, Lil bit O Green, and Orange Markers
Greeny Purps

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Robut Fightin!!

Had an Idea for a shirt with Robuts! Started it in class today and finished it at home, sometimes you gotta work on side projects.

Want a print? Check it out on Society 6.

http://society6.com/NicholasHatswell/Robut-Fightin_Print

Pencils, inks, and digitally colored.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Doodles

Couple of drawings before bed plus an old one i've been meaning to upload.




Wednesday, October 3, 2012

OodlesofDoodles

Messing around in Corel Painter X, havent used in awhile, has a siiick pen brush.




Tuesday, September 25, 2012

On Wings of Pestilence

Saw a bunch of crows yesterday, always cool to see a big bunch of birds flying together. Most likely what inspired this lil piece, just a guess. 


I havent updated in awhile....

I feel I need to clean out the cobwebs. Been away for awhile, not on purpose, but it seems that every time near the end of my school finals I turn into a robot with school...Anyways I need and am going to be updating much more now that I have this brief break! Please stay tuned!

Good news as well, I had the great opportunity to be apart of a charity event which was really cool and alot of fun. Check out the pics below of me at the show and the finished piece.